Drink up, Houston: National Margarita Day is Feb. 22

Looking for a place to celebrate National Margarita Day on Saturday, Feb. 22?El Jimador, which makes 100 percent blue agave tequila, wants Houstonians to take its Spiciest Margarita Challenge. Nine Houston-area bars will be creating margaritas with habanero-infused El Jimador.
The spicy contests will be 6-9 p.m. Saturday at the following locations:

Take the challenge and you may receive some swag, including a T-shirt that reads “I survived el Jimador Tequila’s Spiciest Margarita.”
Proceeds from the Spiciest Margarita Challenge will go to the Halo for Freedom Foundation, which supports wounded veterans.

THE DAY’S DEALS
Here are some National Margarita Day deals:

Cyclone Anaya-Woodway: This popular restaurant is celebrating its 10th-year anniversary by offering its signature house “jumbo” 21-ounce margaritas for $10 throughout February. 5751 Woodway, 713-339-4552

El Gran Malo: In addition to hosting the aforementioned Spiciest Margarita Challenge, this Heights taco and tequila bar will be offering $5 house margaritas all day, as well as $15 mix-and-match infused tequila flights. It also may be your last time to say adios to the colorfully decorated bar. Sunday, Feb. 23, marks its last day on Ellas Boulevard. 2307 Ella Blvd.,832-767-3405

La Brisa Mexican Bar & Grill: This League City favorite will be serving $2 house margaritas and $3 flavored versions all day Saturday. 501 N. Wesley in League City, 281-554-4000

On The Border: In its best-priced drink promotion ever, the Mexican grill will be offering $1 margaritas all day. 25686 Highway 290 in Cypress, 832-497-1200

Pico’s Mex-Mex: House shaker margaritas will be $5 all day. Here’s another restaurant that you want to get in and pay last respects. This spot will become Pico’s catering kitchen when the new restaurants opens next month on Kirby at Richmond. 5941 Bellaire, 713-662-8383

Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen: Both locations of Sylvia’s will be offering $4 margaritas, $4 house wines by the glass and $4 appetizers, including ceviche, queso, nachos and street tacos.